I don't want to ( and can't) really keep the sel 55-210 and this lens. I ordered this lens (18-200) to see the difference and decide which lens I like better. Well, I guess I should have known, I like them both for different reasons. The 55-210 is lighter, quicker to focus and has a little further reach. 18-200 is heavier but compared to my Nikon D7000 with nikon 18-200, it not that heavy at all. (I am going to be selling the D7000 and its lenses). The 18-200 range is great since I sometimes get lazy about changing lenses and wpi;d be better not to change lenses on the beach. I can still return the 55-210 but may regret it. Anyone else have or had both lenses?